Show lace Is feminine practical and of course non priority 4 by CHERIE NICHOLAS 7 oel IA k A x 4 17 70 A 4 A 4 V 0 vy L ACE the indispensable item in every comans womans wardrobe is prominent in the news for winter e the flattery the prettiness the allure of lace has been a theme throughout the centuries for painters and poets and fashion creators but this year lace takes on greater importance than ever in that it is non priority its patriotic to wear lace designers are making the most of the materials still available for civilian use and emphasizing the importance of using fabrics riot needed for the armed forces so in addition to its magic and fascination the wearing of lace becomes a patriotic gesture lace has a way of making women look prettily feminine as they should look to please soldiers on furlough farlough one of the fashion successes created to meet the wartime demand for a not too formal dress is the street length dance frock styled of lace with special attention focused on flattering necklines klines these dresses are styled according to a formula that is working like a charm especially if the lace is filmy black the use of lace over color is again in fashion black chantilly over pink being favored black with chalk white is also especially chic in such combinations as a white lace skirt with a black velvet or jersey blouse top jewel colored laces too have a prominent place in the mode the colors that lead stress the fuchsia purples and reds and also a luminous blue that is gorgeous at night the dress to the left in the above illustration is fashioned of a ful scroll patterned plum colored lace it has just the right lines to achieve a suave slim silhouette the open throat V neckline and the gathered sleeves contribute to the flattery of this gown this is the type of frock that is regarded as a necessary luxury in the wardrobe of an active woman with velvet and velveteen suits holding the spotlight as they so definitely do this season the lace blouse holds forth in the fashion picture in all its charm and seductive loveliness certain it is that there is no surer way of dressing up a suit than to glorify it with a beguiling lace blouse the dainty blouses inset in the ovals above are furlough week enders that will te team arl perfectly with the new velvet suit which will probably be black or a rich autumn color val edging trims the becoming neckline and mirror buttons accent the center of the scalloped front of the model pictured in the top oval this attractive blouse comes either in chalk white lace or in ecru sugar white lace sweetens the other blouse here you see the favorite jacket type blouse that carries a look of distinction all its own the open neckline and three ter sleeves are smart details lace is frilled around the neckline the sleeves and the edge of the blouse mirror buttons twinkle down the front its news too that the new lace blouses are introducing exciting adventures in color the column slim dress with that couturier look of expert design and workmanship shown centered in the group tops a coffee colored crepe skirt of fluid grace with a blouse done in c ocoa cocoa lace over pale blue this new color alliance is dramatic and very lovely released Hc leased by western newspaper News union |